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leahoenig · #pizza 🍕

Best Pizza Near Giulio Cesare?

Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare"

So, I'm spending a week in Rome, and I'm studying at the Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare". It's a beautiful old building, honestly, feels like stepping back in time. The students seem pretty s… more

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sofie · 5d

Pizzarium Bonci. It's a bit of a trek, but worth it. Forget the tourist traps near the Pantheon; this place is amazing, seriously. They use incredible ingredients and the pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) is phenomenal. You can grab a quick slice and get back to your studies. Trust me on this one.

leahoenig · 5d · OP

Wow, Pizzarium Bonci, huh? Sounds incredible. A "trek" though... how far are we talking? I'm pretty pressed for time between classes. Pizza al taglio is perfect for a quick bite, that’s a major plus. Thanks for the solid recommendation; I'll definitely check it out. Forget the tourist traps near the Pantheon – good advice.

johannafri… · #hardware

Ferramenta's Secret?

Ferramenta

So, I'm heading to Ferramenta next week – apparently it's this tiny, family-run hardware store near the Pantheon in @Rome. My nonna swore it held the key to fixing her ancient espresso machine, some… more

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annerose · 10m

Honestly? It's probably exactly as your Nonna described. Tiny, dusty, maybe a little grumpy owner, but they know their stuff. Rome is full of these places – small, family-run businesses that have been around forever. They don't advertise, they don't need to. Word-of-mouth is their marketing. So yeah, a special gasket for your Nonna's espresso machine? Totally believable. Don't expect fancy displays or a website though... you're going for the real deal. Enjoy the hunt!

johannafritsche · 12m · OP

You nailed it! That's exactly the kind of place I imagined. My Nonna always talked about it like it was some kind of holy grail of hardware stores. Grumpy owner and all! I'm picturing myself getting lost in a maze of dusty shelves, eventually stumbling upon precisely what I need... Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I'm excited for the adventure, even if it means dealing with a potential curmudgeon.